Found 173 records in search of high efficiency speaker asylum 1. I have a 16 ohms pair of valencias in mint condition. I also now have my bottom wood trim removed, and have them on stands that are around 9 off the. Upgrading a pair of heathkit as101altec valencia speakers. I know shindo mates well with the valencia 846a, which is the 16 ohm version. I dont remember the model of the vots, but they hammered everything else on the u of a campus at the time. First and last name only your first name and last initial will be shown, e. Vintage altec lansing loudspeakers gpa public group facebook. Delicate should be personally transportedaltec lansing 846a valencia stereo pair of speakers vintage all original. Im sure i dont have to tell you the model number of the filter used with the abovementioned 511 horn. The veneer is very nice, the grill cloth is good a few small holes here and there and the plastic grills are in great shape with only 2 small pieces missing from the equipment cabinet. If they are so old the caps on the crossover may well be dead and this.
The werner jagusch jabo labs crossover is a must this one was custom built for the 846b. I run valencia 846as 16 ohm with shindo aurieges linestage and cortese amplifier. Custom tico blocks bucket truck bring the altec bucket truck to life with this custom designed tico brick set. Also, i would like to add that i used crossover designs from pi forumpi speakerswayne parham. Lots of people take these off because they want a normal more modern black cloth g. And when your item or items sells, please comeback and edit your item as sold in the description line. Licensed to youtube by umg on behalf of mercury records. However, new relatively large speakers are due so i must attempt to find these beauties a new home. By joining our free community you will have access to post topics. Mar 08, 2017 the altec lansing valencia 846b is an american audio classic that inspired the development of the legendary model 19.
Part of that may be due to shortcomings in the parts or design of the crossover. Recently picked up a very nice pair of altec valencia 846a speakers and have been very impressed with them. These are super clean minty pair with very smooth operating attenuators, 800 cycle crossover point, all the wiring and speaker terminals are included, the plates and. I have previously owned altec lansing a7 voice of the theater speakers and found the valencias to sound quite similar. Nov 07, 20 altec 846b valencia vintage speaker pair 8. Altec valencia 846b completed restoration sound audition.
Valencia iconic was manufactured only for a short period of time during the 60s prior to valencia 846a and 846b models, both more common but still very respected. Looking to buy a few altec n8008k crossover networks. The only real issue is some damage to one of the wood lattice grills. Altec 846a valencia vintage speakers ny pickupdelivery. Two altec valencia 846a speakers, the 16 ohm version, which can also be operated at 8 ohms. Im selling these amazing vintage altec valencia speakers. Altec valencia 846a speakers with images altec, altec. They were scratched, gouged, had black mold, had been used as. I have the altec crossover and the schematic diagram, it crosses at 800 hz. Vintage altec n500c crossover frequency dividing network pair 500hz 288. Rather than rebuilding the n800 xos, im thinking of upgrading to new and wonder what felllow akers recommend. Beautiful condition, everything original, with perfect walnut furnituregrade cabinets. Altec lansing voice of the theater questions discussion in archived threads 20012004 started by parker clack, apr.
Crossover was upgraded a few years ago, new speaker jacks, better insulation, horns damped with dynamat. For additional information, see the global shipping program terms and. I had a mac mc 1700 powering a pair of altec vots and using a dual 701 as the source. Turning finds into funds for further collecting is the selfperpetuating ideal of any collector. Pair of altec valencia 846a loudspeakers for sale us. Email address we wont share you email address with anyone else. These vintage altec valencia 846a are matching speakers and have consecutive serial numbers. Altec lansing n8018a crossover networks from valencia speakers working nice. On the other hand i read an article that working on the crossover it can be made to outperform the model 19, using 12db butterworth filters at 1. Jul 26, 2017 the alteclansing valencia 846b is an american audio classic that inspired the development of the legendary model 19. Customs services and international tracking provided. Get the best deals on altec lansing vintage speakers when you shop the largest online selection at. Altec lansing 846b valencia vintage speaker in good conditions. Since im attempting to add a sub, knowing these speakers crossover points, etc.
The crossover for the horn is simple consisting of adjustable mid and hifreq knobs, two resistors, two capacitors and two inductors. Amplifier for altec valencia speakers i have found a pair of altec valencia speakers for a new blast from the past project. For our testing purposes we chose the 846b due to its impedance, and that it was a tuned port enclosure. The xover improves resolution and significantly smooths out the frequency response and top end of the valencia. Amounts shown in italicized text are for items listed in currency other than singapore dollars and are approximate conversions to singapore dollars based upon bloombergs conversion rates. I grew up listening to these speakers and have always enjoyed the glorious sound they produce.
Altec 846a valencia members do not see advertisements. They were scratched, gouged, had black mold, had been used as saw horses and had severe water damage located on the. Apr 27, 2016 vintage altec lansing valencia 846a voice of the theatre speakers ebay stay safe and healthy. Altec lansing voice of the theater floorstanding speakers. Altec lansing 846a valencia stereo pair speakers, classic vintage sound. Last week i picked up a pair of altec valencia 846a16ohm speakers in. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. I am hopeful to hear of experience, both good and bad, regarding hunting down amplifiers for these speakers. Found 173 records in search of high efficiency speaker asylum. I know that altec changed the model number, 846a to 846b, but kept the name valencia. I have engineered an amazing upgrade for these popular crossovers and i want to have modified inventory on hand for sameday shipment. Our new site provides for a more customerfocused experience that will allow our customers to view and search fleet information, order replacement parts and view apns and service requests. This can be a lot of fun for him but he really needs a program to measure frequency.
More has been written about this particular pair than you could shake a stick at. Altec 604e super duplex coaxial speaker, n1500a crossover. Apr 30, 2017 the 3154 altec woofer is excellent in every respect. Condition deterioration to foam under front grate, chips and uneven finish to veneer, sold asis and untested. The original iconic was used mainly in serious mono systems. Altec model 19 crossover theres a fella out there that makes reproduction foilcals, sells altec and jbl related examples on ebay. I found these valencias tossed by the side of the road september 2nd 20. This is the the altec users board free marketplace please post your items here in this thread. Vintage altec lansing valencia 846a voice of the theatre. Altec lansing backsplash ideas valencia speakers theatre audio classic vintage ebay. Details about vintage altec 875a granada horn speaker pair barcelona valencia family.
Have you tried the werner crossover for 16 ohm valencias. Condition deterioration to foam under front grate, chips and uneven finish. A number of audio hobbyists on the internetwhere altec enjoys an unusually. Includes western electric 16ga cloth covered, stranded and tinned wire from crossover to original 416 woofer and 806 compression. The new altec barcelona 2873a biamp speaker system this allnew speaker system combines altecs quality the voice of the theatre components with the new 770a elec tronic crossover biamplifier. N500g crossover network schematic crossover pdf manual download. Altec lansing catalogs 604 620b 612c hiromi motomiya shining blues duration. I took pictures of the insides as well as the outside. Altec valencia 846b near mint for sale canuck audio mart.
Altec lansing valencia 846b walnut speakers voice of the. Altec valencia 846a vintage loudspeaker pair speakers. With just a bit of luck, the careful reader may have guessed the model designation of the valencia s crossover network. There are two early versions of n8008ks that will not retrofit the altec 846b properly. Introduced in 1966, the altec valenciaofficially known as the altec model 846ais a twoway loudspeaker in a furnituregrade cabinet shaped not unlike a console tv of the 1960s.
It was easily the equal of the jbl synthesis, and at a far lower cost. View and download altec lansing a7 owners manual online. The crossover and drivers are original and in good condition. Feb 1, 2011 honeyed, luxe and aristocratic dec 12, 2010. Altec valencia 846a 16 ohm loudspeaker system great american hifi late 1960s local pickup only no packing or shipping this listing is for a pair of iconic altec valencia 846a loudspeakers. Save altec a7 to get email alerts and updates on your. Ive had altec valencia as a saved search on my ebay account for months. Altec vintage altec lansing valencia 846a w equip cab.
You are currently viewing our community as a guest which gives you limited access to view most discussions and access our other features. Find great deals on ebay for altec valencia and altec 846a. Champion 21l script backpack the perfect backpack for everyday which features a laptop sleeve, padded shoulder straps and. Altec lansing audio equipment catalog 1965 steam powered radio. In part 2 of this series well cover crossover, timealignment, and system voicing for the model 19mr3. And like any good collector, gerry is also a seller. It shares many similarities with the newer and larger model 19. Varies from woofers, to duplex, to horns drivers, tweeters, crossovers dividing networks 83, 288, 311, 402a, 511b horn 421, 4218h series ii, 600b, 603b 603, 604 604e 605b, 804a, altec 8088a, h811b, n1600a n1600a, 3000b. Selling a really nice pair of valencia 846a speakers with reproduction grilles and new custom crossovers from werner jagusch. If they are so old the caps on the crossover may well be dead and this would cause the high freq units not to work.
From altecs first digger derrick in the mid70s and aerials in the early 80s to todays cuttingedge designs, the technical support department is there to help. Like its contemporary the altec valencia, a pair of which ive owned and used since january 20, the altec flamenco is a twoway loudspeaker in an aperiodic enclosure, with a. The nonpolar caps in my altec crossovers the m15 and the 9849a all measure to spec, and they sound better to my ears than the. Dec 24, 2009 altec lansing valencia 846b walnut speakers here is a great sounding pair of altec s legendary speakers of the 1970s these speakers sound awesome with all original drivers. Make the effort to hear valencias with shindo equipment. Vintage altec lansing valencia voice of the theatre speakers. Still creating the original great sound 3922789142. Altec quality speaker systems and new stereo components are built a little better. Song melody prise complete artist serge gainsbourg. I cant say enough good things about these speakers, except for they dont fit in my new small apartment. I had a mac 4100 receiver and although very nice, the g 9000 put it to shame in every.
The new altec barcelona 2873a biamp speaker system this allnew speaker system combines altec s quality the voice of the theatre components with the new 770a elec tronic crossover biamplifier. With their cabinets placed directly on the floor, the centers of the valencias. The internals are in fantastic condition and the speakers sound amazing. I run valencia 846a s 16 ohm with shindo aurieges linestage and cortese amplifier. Also please keep your for sale items altec or altec related. These are the legendary altec valencia 846bs, widely considered to be one of the finest 2way full range speaker systems ever made for home use. He specializes in klipsch and ev only but if i send him the schematic diagram he will build me a pair. These are bookshelf valencia mk2, 2way 2 tweeter 8 woofer. Altec lansing n800f crossovers with attenuators from 846a valencia. Dec 22, 2016 like its contemporary the altec valencia, a pair of which ive owned and used since january 20, the altec flamenco is a twoway loudspeaker in an aperiodic enclosure, with a. Oct 18, 2005 i know ive read the specs for the altec lansing valencia speakers beforejust cant find them now. Altec lansing valencia 846b walnut speakers here is a great sounding pair of altecs legendary speakers of the 1970s these speakers sound awesome with all original drivers. These are the later 846 b version, and while theres much debate about whether the older a version is. They dont have any real bass, nor can they play loud in the bass even if you boost the bass with an eq very short xmax on the woofer.
Each speakers consists of an altec 8028g hifreq driver attached to a bent horn. I think you will be astounded how good these speakers can sound when paired with electronics that are appropriate for them. The 846a is a sealed box 16 ohm, where the 846b is a ported 8 ohm system with. Disabling cookies may also prevent parts of website from working properly. Vintage mesh cap this modern cap evokes the look of a bygone age with wornin details and breathable mesh. I know ive read the specs for the altec lansing valencia speakers beforejust cant find them now.
Amplifier for altec valencia speakers audiogon discussion forum. For sale is a pair of altec 875a granada speakers in very good condition. Altec lansing valencia 846a vott speakers excellent condition. Your rating choose how many stars you would like to rate the product.
Altec valencia iconic 846a 16 ohm i have a pair of virtually mint altec valencias purchased from the original owner if it were not a space issue and waf issues i would figure a way to keep them. Altec n8008k crossovers from altec 846b valencia ii. These are very loud, and easy to drive 8r vs most klipsch having a 4r woofer. Included is the 1967 altec lansing sales brochre, altec playback. The late great zilch did a great modification to the altec 19 crossover. The model 19mr3 proved to be one of the best home theater speakers weve ever tested. View and download altec lansing n500g crossover network schematic manual online.
The official great plains audio altec lansing community. Altec lansing n500g crossover network schematic manual pdf. The grills are in excellent condition with the exception of one small damaged. Grills are in rough shape as you can see, cabinets have some dings but overall are ok. Ive tried the altec lansing users board but have had no luck over there. The altec 61 a and 63a program equalizers provide for continuously vari. This data may be used for personalization, analytics, and ads. Altec lansing 846a valencia stereo pair of speakers. Upgrading valencia 846a crossovers audiokarma home audio. This is basically a clone of the altec valencia with a 416a woofer and an 806 hf driver in a 811b horn.
This exclusive electronic crossover bi amp is builtin and provides a 60 watt rms amplifier for the low frequency speaker and a separate 30 watt rms. Altec lansing 1233s 2channel home audio the klipsch. If he could be contracted to produce proper model 19 crossover plate foilcals, then any crossover that used that particular casting could become a donor. Feb 01, 2011 valencia iconic is the descendent model of the 1937 original and legendary iconic loudspeaker.